Consultant in Interventional Neuroradiology - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the UK's largest provider of acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services.

With a total budget of £3.2 billion and a workforce of around 39,000 staff it serves an immediate population of 1.2 million plus provides specialist regional services to more than half of Scotland's population.

The geographical area covered is diverse; from the major city of Glasgow, large and small towns, villages and some rural districts; and encompasses 6 local authority areas from East Dunbartonshire to Inverclyde.

Our Acute Services are delivered currently from three Sectors covering North Glasgow, South Glasgow and Clyde and three Directorates with cross site responsibilities covering Women and Children's Services, Regional Services and Diagnostics and Imaging.

Inpatient and Outpatient Acute and Medicine for the Elderly Services are delivered across 9 sites which include Acute teaching hospitals of which the state-of-the-art Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Children are co-located on one of the largest hospital campuses in the UK and one of the most advanced in Europe.

The Institute of Neurological Sciences, located on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus, is the largest Neurosciences centre in Scotland, serving a population of 2.7 million.

The Institute of Neurological Sciences provides Neurosurgical, Neurological, Clinical Neurophysiology, Neuroradiology, Neuro-oncology and Neuropathology facilities for the West of Scotland.

Our vision is now to appoint, on a permanent basis, an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist colleague who will have a key role supporting and influencing the development of interventional neuroradiology services.

A key consideration in advertising this post will be for the individual appointed to play an active role in the clinical planning and implementation of plans for a pan Scotland Thrombectomy service for stroke.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic colleague who commands respect and credibility with their peers and who is able to demonstrate the key qualities and behaviours that will influence the development and success of our new team.

You will be confident operating independently and at the same time will work well in a collaborative manner with colleagues both within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and across Central Scotland.

This post will suit either a newly qualified or established Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist. An interest in teaching and training is also encouraged.

Where appropriate consultants can be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and may be offered an honorary position by the University of Glasgow.

Benefits

Salaries for a Consultant in Scotland start from £91,474 £121,548(GBP) based on a 40 hour contract (10 sessions).
Additional payments can be achieved for extra sessions and oncall commitments.
NHS pension scheme.
30 days of study leave entitlement in any three year period.
Access to the NHS Scotland Discretionary Points financial award scheme in recognition of clinical excellence.
A generous relocation package up to £8000 to support relocation into the area if necessary. We may, where possible, include support and guidance for partners also seeking employment within the NHS.
Access to Flexible Working Policies

All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings.

This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.